Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
242: Breaking Free from Eating Disorders: A Dialogue with Scarlett O'Connor
242: Breaking Free from Eating Disorders: A Dialogue with Scarlett O'Connor
242: Breaking Free from Eating Disorders: A Dialogue with Scarlett O'Connor
Tuesday 18th July 2023
Scarlett O'Connor shares her recovery journey from eating disorders, offering hope and insights into therapeutic healing on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Episode Overview
- Scarlett's personal struggle with eating disorders began at age nine.
- She transitioned from binge eating to anorexia and bulimia.
- Scarlett chose life over death nine years ago, initiating her recovery.
- Empathy and lived experience enhance Scarlett's therapeutic approach.
- Scarlett provides hope and inspiration to those battling eating disorders.
If I can come from there, I wouldn't even speak to one person. And here I am now. I'm happy to speak to the world about it. I'm here. I did it. Anybody can do it.
In this compelling episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind engages in an insightful conversation with Scarlett O'Connor, a dedicated therapist from London specializing in eating disorder recovery. Scarlett bravely recounts her personal journey, which began at the tender age of nine, as she struggled with binge eating, anorexia, and ultimately severe binge-purge bulimia.
Her story is not just one of struggle but also of triumph, as she reflects on the pivotal moment nine years ago when she chose life over death, marking the beginning of her path to recovery. Scarlett's candid discussion sheds light on the complex nature of eating disorders and their addictive characteristics. She explores how societal feedback on weight loss altered her self-perception and the severe physical and emotional toll anorexia imposed on her body.
As Scarlett shares her story, she emphasizes the significance of having lived experience, which profoundly enhances her empathy and understanding in her therapeutic practice. Working primarily with clients battling bulimia and binge-purge anorexia, Scarlett utilizes emotional freedom technique as her preferred modality, offering a unique approach to healing. Her journey from isolation and shame to a place where she confidently shares her story with the world serves as a beacon of hope for others entrenched in similar struggles.
Scarlett's message is clear: change is possible, and recovery is attainable, no matter how deep the struggle. Her website, scarletoconnor.coach, offers further resources and a platform for discussions, ensuring she remains accessible to those seeking guidance and support. Duane Osterlind's podcast episode featuring Scarlett O'Connor is an inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit and underscores the transformative power of empathy and authentic storytelling in mental health recovery.